Civil Rights
Following the Supreme Court decision to integrate, a group of African American children attempted to integrate in Arkansas central high school.
Little Rock 9
Known more for international affairs. Approved CIA invasion of Cuba, "Bay of Pigs". "Macho man mentality". Didn't get along with Congress, very progressive
JFK
This theory involved preventing the spread of communism.
The Domino Theory
Was used in Vietnam, as well as WW1 & WW2. People were chosen "at random" to go to war.
Draft
Truman initiated the support for Southern Asian forces against the Northern forces. LBJ supports corrupt Southern leaders. Ended with Nixon pulling US troops out for publicity.
Vietnam War
Was a planned publicity stunt where an African American woman refused to give up her seat. This event comprised of the public not using public transportation.
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Grew up poor but was very confident. Was very racist & opposed integration. Known for interstate highways.
Eisenhower
Supreme Court case that decided separate is inherently unequal
Brown v. Board of Education
People marry & have lots of children while living in small homes in the suburbs. Cause of the "Baby Boom"
Nuclear family
Atomic Bomb pressured by Military advisors, JFK says no. Put forth a blockade instead to stop Russian aid.
Cuban Missile Crises
This tactic was used to overcrowd jails & gain televised coverage. Protestors could not resist; this was adopted from Gandhi.
Civil Disobience
Worked in HUAC defending the US from Communism. Got us out of Vietnam. Incredibly paranoid.
Richard Nixon
Economic belief that by investing at the top level of a business it will reinvest in itself. From that everyone will prosper and everyone on each level will make money.
Trickle Down Economics
A televised Senate meeting where 251 Communist would be ousted in our own government & military.
McCarthy Hearings
Reagans plan for doubling our defense budget to intercept Russian Missiles; established a "dome" around the U.S.
"Star Wars"
Key event for LBJs Voting Rights Act to pass. A march comprised of black & white people, particularly ministers, marching for the right to vote.
March from Birmingham to Selma
Convinced justices to favor integration in Brown v. Board of education. A supreme court justice elected by Eisenhower for being very conservative. Later turned very progressive.
Earl Warren
This organization put in the Shah of Iran for better oil contracts. Tried to assassinate Fidel Castro.
CIA
A group of people that publicly revolt by wearing long hair, dressing to counter the social norms.
Hippy
The Shah of Iran is overthrown by Muslim fundamentalist & Iranian college students. Hostages are taken, later relesed under President Reagan
Iran Hostage Crises
This study was written by a Swedish Economist which pointed out that segregation hurts EVERYONE.
An American Dilemma
Only interested in politics. Was poor and active in Civil-Rights growing up. Jackass to the people he was around. Initiated "headstart" & school lunches for all.
LBJ
This set the precedent that the law, & Supreme Court, are above the President. Involved a scandal with President to get sensitive info to help get him re-elected. Paved the way for permanent distrust of the government & the importance of the Press.
Watergate Scandal
This program halved the poverty rate in America. Established Medicare & Medicaid along with Food Stamps. Allowed for fair housing laws for minorities.
The Great Society
Jimmy Carter invites the leader of Israel & Egypt to successfully negotiate peace.
Camp David Accords